Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

📚 Intervention Specialist Teaching Assistant – Full-Time | Coventry

Location: Coventry
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary | Ongoing
Start Date: January 2026 (or sooner)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

APT Education is proud to be working in partnership with a forward-thinking primary school in Coventry to recruit an experienced and passionate Intervention Specialist Teaching Assistant. This is a full-time, ongoing role starting January 2026 or earlier, focused on delivering targeted support in literacy and numeracy to lower-attaining pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

The school is committed to closing learning gaps and raising attainment through high-impact interventions. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every child receives the support they need to succeed.

🎯 Role Overview:

• Lead structured intervention sessions in English and Maths
• Support pupils working below age-related expectations through 1:1 and small group work
• Use assessment data to monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies
• Collaborate with class teachers and the SENCO to identify learning needs and plan support
• Build pupil confidence, motivation, and independence in core subjects

✅ Ideal Candidate:

• Experience delivering literacy and numeracy interventions in a primary school setting
• Proven track record of raising pupil attainment
• Confident leading targeted support sessions with lower-attaining pupils
• Strong understanding of phonics, reading comprehension, and foundational maths
• A proactive, patient, and encouraging approach to learning
• A valid Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

🌟 Why This School?

• A supportive and inclusive environment focused on pupil progress
• Collaborative staff culture and strong leadership
• Access to high-quality resources and regular CPD
• A shared commitment to helping every child reach their potential

💙 Why APT Education?

• We’re a people-first agency specialising in primary education
• We work with schools that value impact, inclusion, and innovation
• Ongoing support and career development from our dedicated team

If you’re an experienced intervention specialist ready to make a measurable difference in Coventry, we’d love to hear from you.